CHAPTER 568: CHAPTER 532 PEGASUS FANTASY

If the defeat of Matsutani Hall had only served to further enrage the crowd gathered outside, then when Gangrou Style Karate King Kanao Chizan also lost, panic began to set in among the masses.

Even to those who were not well-versed in the matters, it was becoming clear what kind of strength the person inside possessed.

"Is there really no one who can defeat him?"

A sharp voice rose from the crowd, causing another stir.

This question also left the young people present feeling bewildered, their confidence beginning to waver.

Soon, the disturbance among the crowd grew more intense, rippling from back to front as if something startling had happened.

From the back, a group of people silently advanced, carrying five black coffins.

Yes, five coffins!

Five martial artists from Japan, the youngest of whom was at least forty and the oldest fifty-seven, each walked up to one of the five coffins.

They were respectively Haga Hiroshi, a lifelong honorary instructor of the Kyokushin Karate Alliance, Tong Shengwu, Kawamori Hidekatsu of the Dai Tohryu Aikido, Wunoyi Takeo, a senior advisor of the Jiu Jitsu Association, and Iimoto Ryosuke, an honorary chairman of the Sword Association.

Representing five of Japan’s top martial arts organizations, with Harazawa Motonari of Matsutani Hall already dead, these were individuals from the other four organizations.

The arrival of the five martial arts masters, each bearing a coffin, created an incredible impact among the younger attendees, who, while shocked by this display, were also deeply moved.

Since the five masters had chosen to face battle with their coffins in tow, it meant they were prepared to die, and were likely aware they were not a match, yet they came anyway!

The previously chaotic scene quieted down for a moment. Everyone who laid eyes on the five coffins fell silent, and the atmosphere grew increasingly solemn.

As the gates of the Martial Arts Hall opened once again and the five masters were about to enter, a young man who was held back by the police line couldn’t help but have his eyes well up with tears, and he uncontrollably began to sing loudly:

"Dakishimeta kokoro no kosumo (Embrace the cosmos of the heart)

Atsuku moyase kiseki o okose (Burn it fiercely, produce a miracle)~"

It was the theme song of the classic Japanese anime "Saint Seiya," "Pegasus Fantasy"!

As the young man’s song rang out, those nearby heard and were at first stunned but then joined in with teary eyes, continuing the song:

"Kizutsuita mama ja inai to (You can’t remain just wounded)

Chikaiatta haruka na ginga (The distant galaxy where our oaths were pledged)~"

Japan could be considered the country most afflicted with ’chuunibyo,’ especially among the youth. When this highly popular classic theme song was sung, more and more young people present chose to join in.

The song itself embodies a spirit of never submitting and pressing on courageously, which, in the context of the defeat of one Japanese martial arts master after another, and the five masters proceeding to battle with coffins, stirred up a powerful and intense spirit as thousands joined in the anthem!

"Pegasasu Fantajī sō sa yume dake wa (The fantasy of Pegasus, indeed only dreams)

Dare mo ubaenai kokoro no tsubasa dakara (Cannot be taken away by anyone, for it is the wings of the heart)!"

The tremendous singing voice spread into the Martial Arts Hall, and within the hall, everyone’s complexion changed, except for Wu Li.

Some of those present had heard this song before, and some had not, but regardless of whether they had heard it or not, everyone understood the intense emotions conveyed through the song.

"Saint Seiya!"

As the five masters entered the gates of the Martial Arts Hall, the song reached its climax, and tens of thousands of people shouted that name in unison. It was the most unified and heart-wrenching shout ever.

Like thunder from a clear sky, the enormous sound startled many people within the Hall; when they saw five black coffins being carried in, many faces turned pale.

Being in a foreign land, with tens of thousands of people outside singing a song of great passion, and facing five people carrying coffins ready for battle, what kind of oppressive atmosphere was this?

"If it were me, I’m afraid I could only exert half of my full strength..."

The person who said this was none other than Yang Yu, the first expert of the Green Gang and a veteran of countless battles.

"There is no shortage of heroes willing to give their all in any country," commented a bigwig from the Huaqing Gang, moved by the scene.

Mr. Wu had already stood up by this point, standing in the center of the grand hall. Hearing the song from outside, he also felt a bit touched.

He had heard "Pegasus Fantasy" before, and had also watched "Saint Seiya" as a child. He had quite liked it back then. He never imagined that now he would become a Demon King-like figure, one whom people would encourage themselves to defeat by singing this song.

Regarding the five masters who carried coffins into battle, it was just as the Huaqing Gang member had said: heroes willing to give their all are abundant in every country. Since Mr. Wu had decided to stand against a nation alone, he was mentally prepared for this, and the immense pressure he was now under actually brought him joy.

"This is the perfect opportunity to temper my spirit!"

After Mr. Wu’s Divine Value surpassed 190, using Master-level Experience Cards could no longer serve to temper his spirit. His Fist Intent had reached a peak, much like being unfazed even if Mount Tai were to collapse in front of him!

Hence, his challenge against a nation alone was also to see if he could find an opportunity for a breakthrough.

To use the martial spirit of a nation to hone oneself in search of a breakthrough was a tactic unprecedented and likely unmatched by future generations; if word got out, others could only exclaim: World’s No.1 is indeed the World’s No.1.

The song from outside grew more uniform and soaring, and the five Japanese masters were also solemn, their spirits seemingly resonating in a peculiar way with the singing outside, step by step entering the grand hall, their aura growing stronger and stronger!

"Mr. Wu."

The man in the middle of the five stepped forward, holding a long sword.

"Ryosuke Iimoto of the Sword Association from Japan, I’m here to challenge you!"

Although Iimoto Ryosuke was not a disciple of Nakagiya Osamu, he had always treated Nakagiya Osamu with the deference of a disciple. The death of Nakagiya Osamu at the hands of Mr. Wu had caused him great sorrow, and this was the primary reason why he decided to challenge Mr. Wu this time.

Iimoto Ryosuke stared directly into Mr. Wu’s eyes without a hint of fear or concession.

Mr. Wu nodded. He could tell at a glance that the Fist Intent Spirit of these five men had been enhanced under such an opportunity and was currently in a very heightened state.

It was precisely because of this that Iimoto Ryosuke could look Mr. Wu in the eye without fear, unwavering.

Knowing Mr. Wu’s current might, the number of people in the whole world who could challenge him face-to-face without flinching could be counted on one hand.

Mr. Wu stretched out his right hand toward Iimoto Ryosuke as a gesture.

"Come and battle."

PS: You’ve probably all heard the song "Pegasus Fantasy," especially that line "Saint Seiya!"